Category: Community Groups
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Adult volunteers are being sought by Councillor Gower to assist the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville, along with his team, to begin a new initiative – a youth drop-in program…
Stittsville residents pack more than 300 shoeboxes for children in need
Children in need around the world to receive 415,000 gift-filled shoeboxes from Canadians, including Stittsville residents who helped to pack the shoeboxes…
Deadline for entries to the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo contest quickly approaching
This year, the members are celebrating the ‘Canadian Year of the Garden’ with red being the predominant colour found in many gardens and that they would like to see in the photos being submitted…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
January has passed quickly and for the last week of the month, Councillor Gower provides his updates for the coming week, past week and upcoming events in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From funding for electric buses to a list of outdoor rinks, Councillor Gower provides his update for the week of January 22nd.
Kate Babineau’s commitment to ringette pays off – named to play for Team Ontario at Canada Winter Games
I am very thankful to WORA, my coaches, and teammates over the years for their continuing support, teaching and friendship
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for January 2023
When books are purchased from the Friends of the Library book sale at ‘Good Reads’ in the Stittville branch, money raised can be used for special things not covered in the library’s regular budget.
Kanata Theatre presents “Almost, Maine”
Directed by Wendy Wagner, Almost, Maine features a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its centre and each with its own touch of sorcery.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holiday season is over and Councillor Gower has started 2023 with his first update to the community on Stittsville Central.
John Curry receives Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously from the Federation of Citizen’s Associations of Ottawa
In recognition of his book ‘Richmond’s Got Spirit’, his many videos about Goulbourn’s history, in addition to his many years as owner and editor of The Stittsville News, the Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa (FCA) honoured John Curry with their Lifetime Achievement Award…
Stittsville Public School students and staff pass on the spirit of giving to Stittsville Food Bank
The students at the school have been busy collecting new and gently used items over the past few weeks – all to be sorted in time for the sale.
Significant weather event declared by Environment Canada and City of Ottawa
Environment Canada has identified hazardous weather for Thursday, December 22. As a result, the City of Ottawa has declared a Significant Weather Event.
Stittsville resident travels to Calgary to help children in need
Stittsville resident Jennifer Thomsen travelled all the way to Calgary in early December to help children in need at the Operation Christmas Child processing centre.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This will be Councillor Gower’s last update for 2022 as he and his staff are taking a well-needed break over the Holiday Season from December 23rd to January 2nd, 2023.…
Bell Warriors Tykes celebrate 2022 season as their teamwork and personal growth took hold
It was a night of celebration for the Bell Warriors Tykes on December 15th. Scotty’s Corner Diner on Robertson Road in Bells Corners greeted their special guests with a banquet fit for any football player.